Horticulture Modern Apprentice

6 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Inverclyde Council Full time

Job Description

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Modern Apprentice to join Inverclyde Council's Environmental and Commercial Services team.

As a Modern Apprentice, you will be employed on a fixed-term 2-year contract, working 37 hours per week, and will work towards attainment of the SCQF Level 5 Greenkeeping or Landscaping qualification.

The on-the-job learning will be delivered by the Council's Environmental and Commercial Services in partnership with local third sector organisations and will also include weekly day release to attend a training centre for additional learning and assessment.

The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all health and safety requirements and attend all development training as required.

Key personal qualities include:

  • Confidence in written and verbal communication
  • Good numeracy skills
  • Ability to work accurately and give attention to detail
  • Ability to work well within a team, knowing when to ask for assistance/guidance
  • Confidence in the use of IT, including Word and Excel
  • Ability to plan and organise workload efficiently and effectively
  • Flexibility in approach to work

Posts may require a successful Disclosure Scotland check via the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees, including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, and career development and health and wellbeing support.



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